New York Assembly Bill A08106

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 4/30/25
• Refer: 4/30/25
• Refer: 1/7/26

Caption

Establishes the task force on daylight saving time to study the effects of New York state opting out of daylight saving time.

Impact

If enacted, A08106 will create a formal structure for the analysis of daylight saving time and its effects, marking a significant consideration of time regulations in the state. The task force is expected to look at multiple dimensions of daylight saving time, including its impact on health (such as potential heart risks), economic activity, and public safety concerns such as traffic incidents. The findings could lead to legislative changes that might align New York's policies with a broader trend among states reconsidering daylight saving time.

Summary

Bill A08106 proposes the establishment of a task force in New York to study the implications of the state opting out of daylight saving time. The task force will be comprised of various state agency personnel and experts tasked with examining the health risks linked to daylight saving time, evaluating its economic and social disruption, and considering recommendations for whether the state should continue observing daylight saving time. This study is set to be conducted through 2025, with a report due to the governor and legislature by April 1, 2026.

Contention

Notably, the discussion surrounding A08106 may bring about various points of contention. While proponents argue for the need to assess the relevance and benefits of daylight saving time, critics may highlight the practical implications of changing time observance, emphasizing how it can affect scheduling in various sectors including education, transportation, and healthcare. The task force's findings could ignite debates about the need for statewide consensus or allow for regional variations in observance based on local needs.